- Manchester United star and partner ‘devastated’ at loss
- ‘It is the greatest pain that any parents can feel’ he says
Cristiano Ronaldo has announced that his son has died during childbirth, with the Manchester United forward stating that only the birth of the child’s twin sister is providing he and partner Georgina Rodríguez with the strength “to live this moment”.
The 37-year-old posted the news on Instagram on Monday evening. “It is with our deepest sadness that we have to announce that our baby boy has passed away,” the statement said. “It is the greatest pain that any parents can feel. Only the birth of our baby girl gives us the strength to live this moment with some hope and happiness.